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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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